India, April 18 -- Earlier, writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar claimed that Dharmendra had rejected the 1973 film Zanjeer, and Amitabh Bachchan became their last option, ultimately taking up the lead role. Now, in an interview with Instant Bollywood, Bobby Deol has revealed the emotional reason behind his father turning down the blockbuster film. (Also Read: Bobby Deol reveals why dad Dharmendra didn't allow him to attend star kids' birthday parties)

When asked whether he or his family had ever done films to return a favour, Bobby recalled how his father once did a film to help a relative during a financial struggle. He said, "There was a film Satyakam. My father did it for my aunt's husband. They were facing some financial problems, so my...